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'''My Comrade''' is a [[zine]] published and edited by Linda Simpson. | '''My Comrade''' is a [[zine]] published and edited by Linda Simpson. | ||
| − | The first issue of ''My Comrade'' appeared in New York City in 1987. The front cover featured | + | The first issue of ''My Comrade'' appeared in New York City in 1987. The front cover featured artist and performer Tabboo! with a machine gun and the slogan "Gay Lib!". The second issue appeared in Spring 1988. Issue 9 was released in Summer 1992. Eleven issues were published until 1994. The magazine covered the LGBTQ scene in new York City, particularly the nightlife and drag performers. Each issue featured illustrations, photo spreads, nightlife photos, English and Spanish comic book strips, personal essays, and interviews. |
The flip side of the magazine was titled "Sister" and featured the women involved in the LGBTQ scene in New York City. | The flip side of the magazine was titled "Sister" and featured the women involved in the LGBTQ scene in New York City. | ||
| − | Contributors of photography included David Armstrong, John Boyer, Henry Connell, Keith Kotick, Robbie Lourenco, Jack Pierson, Paul Teeling, Michael Wakefield, and Ande Whyman. Contributors of art included Keith Haring, and Stephen Tashjian AKA Tabboo. Contributors of writing included Endive, Katie Krocodile, Mona Feigenbaum, and Linda Simpson, among others. | + | Contributors of photography included David Armstrong, John Boyer, Henry Connell, Keith Kotick, Robbie Lourenco, Jack Pierson, Paul Teeling, Michael Wakefield, and Ande Whyman. Contributors of art included Keith Haring, and Stephen Tashjian AKA Tabboo!. Contributors of writing included Endive, Katie Krocodile, Mona Feigenbaum, and Linda Simpson, among others. |
| − | Articles, photos and essays featured local and international personalities such as Fidel Cortez, | + | Articles, photos and essays featured local and international personalities such as Lady Bunny, Fidel Cortez, Miss Demeanor, Pat Field, Mona Foot, Liz Foris, Sukhreet Gabel, Gretchen Gooden, Gregg Hubbard, [[G.B. Jones]], DJ Keoki, Lisa Lederer, Lipsynka, Page, Faux Pas, Ru Paul, Hapi Phace, Sweetie, Madge Thompson, and others. |
[[Category:Zine]] | [[Category:Zine]] | ||
[[Category:Zines from the U.S.A.]] | [[Category:Zines from the U.S.A.]] | ||
[[Category:New York Zines]] | [[Category:New York Zines]] | ||
| − | [[Category:1980's publications]][[Category:1990's publications]] | + | [[Category:1980's publications]] |
| + | [[Category:1990's publications]] | ||
[[Category:Queer]] | [[Category:Queer]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:41, 26 March 2024
My Comrade is a zine published and edited by Linda Simpson.
The first issue of My Comrade appeared in New York City in 1987. The front cover featured artist and performer Tabboo! with a machine gun and the slogan "Gay Lib!". The second issue appeared in Spring 1988. Issue 9 was released in Summer 1992. Eleven issues were published until 1994. The magazine covered the LGBTQ scene in new York City, particularly the nightlife and drag performers. Each issue featured illustrations, photo spreads, nightlife photos, English and Spanish comic book strips, personal essays, and interviews.
The flip side of the magazine was titled "Sister" and featured the women involved in the LGBTQ scene in New York City.
Contributors of photography included David Armstrong, John Boyer, Henry Connell, Keith Kotick, Robbie Lourenco, Jack Pierson, Paul Teeling, Michael Wakefield, and Ande Whyman. Contributors of art included Keith Haring, and Stephen Tashjian AKA Tabboo!. Contributors of writing included Endive, Katie Krocodile, Mona Feigenbaum, and Linda Simpson, among others.
Articles, photos and essays featured local and international personalities such as Lady Bunny, Fidel Cortez, Miss Demeanor, Pat Field, Mona Foot, Liz Foris, Sukhreet Gabel, Gretchen Gooden, Gregg Hubbard, G.B. Jones, DJ Keoki, Lisa Lederer, Lipsynka, Page, Faux Pas, Ru Paul, Hapi Phace, Sweetie, Madge Thompson, and others.
